The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-07-28
REUNIONS.
Gatherings Of Comrades in All Parts
of the Country.
ILLINOIS,

ILLINOIS.
L. L. Mertz, Keithsburg: The Mercer County
Soldiers aud Sailors Reunion Association will
hold their annual Reunion at this place Aug
%, II and %. Ample provisions are made TO
feed and quarter all veterans who may attend
free of charge as usual. The celebrated play,
Union Spy" by Col. T.. b. Temple, will be
produced at the Opera House each evening.
The survivors of the 102d Ill. will hold their
Reunion at the same time and place.
In pursuance Of resolution adopted at the
last Reunion of the surviving members of the
10th Ill, the next annual Reunion will be held
at WatSeka on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct.
3 and g.
Arrangements are completed for the third
Reunion of the Illinois Veteran Association to
be held on Aug. g. 10, IL and II, at Camp John
A. Logan, on the fair grounds of DanvilIe.
Tents have been secured sufficient for a divis-
ion Of the army. The best of speakers have
been engaged to be present, among whom are
Gov. Oglesby, Senator Ben Harrison, Gen. c.
w. Pavey, Adj't Ed Harlan, Gen. J. O. Black,
Gen. John McNslta, Col. Langley, Hon. J. G..
Cannon, Judge j. w. Wilkin, and others. A
bountiful supply of provisions, table room for
all who come, good shade, abundant supply of
pure water, and all that makes large assembly
comfortable has been provided. The Campfres
Will be special feature Of this Reunion; they
will be lighted each night at many points, and
around them congenial comrades can assemble,
smoke their killikinick, talk over the olden
times Of the service, sing it as they used to sing
it, and have full enjoyment. Each night there
will DO short addresses, songs, music by the
band, and scenes representing the various
phases of the war from enlistment to the bat
tlefeld. Sham battles, in which will be used
safely to all cannon, bombs, mortars, the Cat
ling gun and rifle, stornling of rebels forts by
night, etc. twill be the largest Reunion, with
the most varied and interesting program ever
held in this part of the country. The camp
grounds are near the city, and reached from
the depots and Danville Junction by an excel
lent and speedy street-car system. or from any
part Of the city, for q nickel. All are cordially
invited to come and participate. All comrades
will be furnished tents, meals and admission
free. Bring your blankets and come and join
in the four days and nights of Reunion. Per-
feet order will be maintained.
Rev. N. S. Haynes, Peoria: The survivors of
the Seth Ill. will hold Reunion at this place
Aug. %.
INDIANA.
The third annual Reunion of the survivors
of the both Ind. will be held at Wabash Aug
Sand 6. All members of this organization are
expected to be present, as well as all exsoldiers
of Hovey's Division. A good time for ALL
The third annual Reunion of the survivors
of the 31st Ind. will be held at Sullivan Sept
II and 10. The members will send in their
names, company and pOstotfice addresses to
Geo. w Miller, Secretary, 332 North Fifth St.,
Terre Haute.
II. w. Wise, Logansport: At a meeting of
about 30 of the surviving members of the Goth
Ind, held at LoganspoTt, July Is, an Organiza-
ton of the association was effected, with the
following officers: President John G. 0IcCfregOr,
LOgansport; V.-P, John p Merrill, Crown
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dered that meeting OF the surviving members
Of the regiment be held at Peru ON the first
Tuesday and Wednesday in October, 1883.
The Union Grand Army Association will hold
Reunion at Marion Aug. 2, 3 and 4.
IOWA.
The 9th Iowa and Sd Iowa Cav hold joint
Reunion at Centerville Sept. IA and l.. Gen.
Corse, Gen. Noble, and other distinguished SOL
diers are expected to be present.
j. A. Stewart, Cedar Rapids: The annual
Reunion Of the survivors of the 1st Iowa will
be held at Muscatine Aug. 10. / would like the
address of every member of Co. K.
The survivors of the SD Iowa will hold
Reunion at Oskaloosa Sept. ii, 10 and IS. All
N embers Of the regiment will please report at
once to Robt. Kissiek, Secretary, OskalOOsa, Civ
ing the company to which they belonged, their
rank when mustered out and their present post
Office addresses.
W. n. AAauulLl5s NNWtDu. y hcuulOu Oh buS
survivors of the 9Th and 10th Iowa will be held
at this place Sept. IL and Is. Railroad rates
have been arranged for one and One-third fare
for the round trip. All comrades are requested
to procure a certificate from the agent that you
purchase tickets of that you have paid full fare
going, and upon these certificates you will be
returned at one-third fare.
MAINE
The Reunion of the survivors of the 1st Ne.
ILL L. I'LL A.
The Reunion of the survivors of the { Me- r.
ANVIL be held Tuesday, the 23d August, at Vinal
Haven. All comrades who did not receive
notice of Reunion last year are requested to
send their addresses to Maj. Fred. G. Low,
Bangor.
MASSACHUSETTS.
The sixth annual Reunion Of the Sd Mass.
II. A. Association was held July Is at Lynn
and Nahant. The business meeting of the as
ISOLATION was held in Grand Army Hall in the
forenoon, President j. III. OsgOOd in the chair
There were about 70 comrades present. Presi-.
dent OsgOod gave an interesting address. A
committee of five was selected to nominate
officers as follows: Comrades John ~ Roberts,
G.. w. Pierce, LePrelate M. Bates, Georges T.
Smith, c. f. Pratt. They reported as follows:
President. Capt. George w. Pierce, H. V.-Ps.,
Wes d. Eldridge, A; ]. A. P. Allen, b George
Il. Smith, e. Charles w. Hadloek ID: Stephen
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Il. Russell, G.; jesse +. Brown, III G.. p Rich
ardson, L; Frank Blanding, X Elbridge JOY,
l.; G. F. Driseoll, NJ; Sec. and Treas, Galen Z.
Pratt, III; Executive Committee, Galen E.
Pratt, w. III. Gwinn, George T. Smith, Charles
TwOmbly, Peter Il. DOliber. Barges were soon
after taken for Nahant, where a fish dinner
was enjoyed at the Trimountain House. The
Sd Heavy served in the Notifications around
Washington in 1S64-5. 1t was originally or
ganized as unattached companies in 1852 and
they were brought together in 1864 and served
to the cad of the war.
MICHIGAN.
The Goth annual Reunion of the survivors of
the 18th Mich. will be held at Teeumseh August
20. This is the 25th anniversary of this regi-
ments muster into the United States service.
The old brigade commander, Gen. Il. S. Gran
ger, has promised to be present. Any eomrade
desiring further information will please address
the Secretary, d. III. Warren, Clayton, Mich.
Peter Ross, Wayland: The Allegan County
soldiers and sailors hold their Reunion at Way
land Aug. II and IL.
The fourth annual Reunion of the Soldiers
and Sailors Association of Central Michigan
will be held Aug. is, IL and Is at Ionia. The
following list of prizes has been agreed upon
to be awarded:
i. To largest and most miitary-appearing Post
in the grand review set Of National eolOTs,
Vaue.......
2. To Posts showing greatest proficiency
competitive drill IN school OF the company 20
3. Best sSirmi5h 20
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4. Best uniformed 10
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